Manufacturing Engineer

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About The Role

Base is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the design and launch of manufacturing lines to produce our cutting edge battery storage systems. In this role you will work with cross functional teams throughout the lifecycle of the product to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Base Power’s battery storage products.

What You’ll Do

- Develop equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scale for high-volume production

- Determine and procure necessary equipment for all manufacturing processes, collaborating with integrators to design and manufacture semi-auto to fully automated manufacturing equipment

- Manage suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment

- Design efficient production workstation layouts to enhance product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while conducting process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation

- Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to improve processes and yield outcomes

- Create detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation to train technicians, implement new processes, and ensure smooth handoff to production operations

What You’ll Bring

- 3+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems

- Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)

- Experience with conveyance, workstation design, robotic systems, adhesive dispensing, DC fastening tools, or automated functional testing

- Experience with GD&T and system stack up analysis

- Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment

- Experience providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Automation (DFA)

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Why join Base?

- Make an impact: Contribute to sustainable, reliable energy solutions that are shaping the future.

- Innovate and grow: Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing team at the forefront of IoT and energy technology.

- Advance your career: enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and clear opportunities for professional growth.

If you're passionate about technology and want to make a real difference in power grid stability and energy reliability, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build the future of energy.

Our Values

We’re Building a Winning Culture And We’re Looking For People Who Are Up For The Challenge. Here’s What We Expect From Day One

- In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

- Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

- Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

- Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

- Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

- Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

- Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

- Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.